Kristin Alafita
Vice President @Advanced Purchasing Dynamics
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President @Advanced Purchasing Dynamics
Plymouth, MI, US
In my role as Vice President at Advanced Purchasing Dynamics, I lead efforts to design and implement cutting-edge procurement processes that enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and support strategic business objectives. My focus is on building robust procurement frameworks that are agile, scalable, and capable of driving continuous improvement across the organization.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University
Masters of Business Administration, Finance
Michigan State University
College of Business - Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISTIN ALAFITA
As Vice President of Direct Material and Procurement Excellence, I am responsible for developing and executing strategies that drive cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality performance, and innovation through our supplier base.My role encompasses:Oversight of all direct material categories, including metals, chemicals, plastics, electronics, and textilesBuilding and deploying category strategies aligned with enterprise cost, quality, and delivery goalsLeading cross-functional teams to optimize total cost of ownership and working capitalDriving procurement excellence through standardization of tools, processes, and metricsImplementing supplier development and risk mitigation strategiesPartnering with engineering and operations to integrate suppliers early in product developmentCoaching and developing a high-performing, globally distributed team of sourcing professionalsWith a continuous improvement mindset and strong commercial acumen, I deliver sustainable value creation, supplier collaboration, and organizational capability building across the direct procurement function.
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